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Judo Chop: Dan Henderson and Rick Hawn Win the Trip Take Down Battles
MMA is a complex sport. There is a lot to take in when trying to understand the technical game and most of the attention is devoted to flashy striking techniques, exotic submission holds and dramatic slams and throws. Trips from the standing clinch don't get a lot of attention. Let's rectify that...
The Sad Decline of Karo Parisyan: Drugs, Money and a Fall From Grace
We knew Karo Parisyan was in bad shape. We just had no idea how bad. A fascinating new ESPN story details Karo's decline in detail - and it's steep. Once the top contender for the UFC's welterweight title, Parisyan is now a shambles. At 28, his professional career is all but over, a victim of poor...
The Week in Quotes: August 29th - September 4th
WHEN THE GOING GETS WEIRD, THE WEIRD TURN PRO "He felt we were friends and that I'd backstabbed him. Thank God he changed his mind." - Karo Parisyan, who makes his UFC return against Dennis Hallman at UFC 123. Dana White cut Parisyan after Parisyan pulled out of a fight at UFC 106 with Dustin...
UFC Quick Quote: Are fans convinced that Karo Parisyan has overcome his demons?
And is there any chance "The Heat" can become a contender again in today's UFC welterweight division? "Somehow I knew I'd get back in, at least I hoped I would. What Dana said was in the heat of the moment. He felt we were friends and that I'd backstabbed him. Thank God he changed his mind. He...
UFC 123 Preview: Karo Parisyan Says the UFC Knows "That I Can Become a Contender Again"
"(Dana White) told me to get a fight under my belt. He told me to get my life back on track and that’s what I did." "My issues had to do with my anxiety problems and panic attacks. Painkillers were thrown out there, but that wasn’t it." "I spoke to a psychologist and he pointed out...
Parisyan: 'Every fighter I know takes pain medication like it's M&Ms' — Does MMA have a drug problem?
Last year, it looked like once-promising welterweight Karo Parisyan had been permanently exiled from the UFC after withdrawing from another fight at the last minute. UFC president Dana White tweeted that Parisyan would never fight in the UFC again. Between pulling out of fights against Yoshiyuki...
Karo Parisyan to Return to the UFC and Face Dennis Hallman at UFC 123
Ariel Helwani reports: Less than a year after Dana White tweeted that Karo Parisyan would never fight again in the UFC, "The Heat" has been welcome back to the organization and offered a fight against Dennis Hallman at UFC 123 in Auburn Hills, Mich. ... Parisyan told MMA Fighting he "worked...
USAT/SBN August MMA Consensus Rankings: Welterweight
Rankings compiled by Richard Wade. <!-- BEGIN RANKINGS TABLE --> Rank Fighter Points Promotion Last Rank 1 Georges St. Pierre 100 UFC 1 2 Jon Fitch 96 UFC 2 3 Thiago Alves 87 UFC 3 4 Josh Koscheck 86 UFC 4 5 Martin Kampmann 77 UFC 7 6 Nick Diaz 76 Strikeforce 5 7 Dan...
Impact FC Stiffs Fighters, Promoters Blaming One Another
Cage Potato does some excellent reporting: We learned of the situation Wednesday from one of the affected fighters who wished to remain anonymous, but have since been able to confirm the story with more than a dozen others, including Karo Parisyan, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Jesse Taylor and Brian...
USAT/SBN July MMA Consensus Rankings: Welterweight
Rankings compiled by Richard Wade. <!-- BEGIN RANKINGS TABLE --> Rank Fighter Points Promotion Last Rank 1 Georges St. Pierre 350 UFC 1 2 Jon Fitch 333 UFC 2 3 Thiago Alves 318 UFC 3 4 Josh Koscheck 298 UFC 4 5 Nick Diaz 273 Strikeforce 5 6 Dan Hardy 268 UFC 6 7 Martin...
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